| Sail Training at Mordialloc Sailing ClubWe run Sail Training in our regular sailing season which starts the first week of October and runs till the end of April. The club usually holds two courses each sailing season consisting of 6 sessions on Saturday Mornings from 9.am until 12.noon before the regular afternoon club racing.
The first of these commences in October and concludes at the end of November and the second commences in February and concludes in March or early April depending on Public holidays. Sessions will not be run on weekends aligned to Public holidays. The Mordialloc Sailing Club’s Sail Training Program aims to provide a bridge for people of all ages to get into and enjoy sailing. Our hope is that trainees will continue to enjoy the sport and participate in our program of club racing or social sailing. Training Programs The training program is accredited by Yachting Victoria and caters for both juniors and adults from beginners through to advanced levels. The program includes off-water theory plus on-water sailing using club boats (also known as dinghies). We run two Sail Training Programs Tackers Tackers provides kids (7-13 years old) with a fun and safe experience. Mordialloc Sailing Club is an accredited provider of the Tackers Sail Training Program. Click here for information onTackers. Get Into Sail Boat Sailing (GISBS) GISBS caters for both juniors and adults from beginners to advanced levels. It includes off-water theory plus on-water sailing using club boats (Pacers, Sabot’s and Lasers). Pacer dinghies provide a good introduction to sailing. These are able to accommodate an on-board instructor in addition to an adult crew of 2. Sabots are ideal for junior sailors and the Lasers for those at intermediate and advanced levels. If you have your own dinghy and wish to use this for the training, this may also be arranged if suitable. All sail trainees get to use the club’s computerised sailing simulator. This helps to rapidly ‘learn the ropes’ and refine sailing skills further. On the water, the club’s inflatable patrol boats are used to provide supervision and instruction. Instruction is provided by Mordialloc Sailing Club members, all volunteers, many which have Instructor accreditation from Yachting Victoria. What to Bring Trainees are required to bring appropriate clothing that will allow them to get wet and still remain warm in the wind. Suggested clothing includes a jumper plus a spray jacket, or alternatively a wetsuit. In addition you will require some footwear (old runners/sandshoes will suffice) plus sunglasses and a hat for protection from the sun. Trainees must be able to swim a minimum of 25 metres. Sailing boats, rescue craft, life jackets, course notes, and logbooks are all supplied. All these requirements are discussed and demonstrated at the Orientation session prior to the first sail training session of each course. Training Fees Training fees consist of:
Club membership provides trainees with full access to all club facilities and privileges.
Registration Registration forms for each course entry and fees are first sent out to previous Sail Trainees two months before each course At six weeks before each course Registration forms are then sent out via email to those who have submitted a ‘Sail Training Registration of Interest for GISBS’. Course numbers are limited by available training boats and volunteer Instructors however every effort will be made to look after all enquiries. Registration for Tackers is on our Tackers page. For further information contact Dale Collings on (03) 8707-0734 or 0415 595 754. Your Registration of Interest for GISBS can be submitted below: |
